Mental Health Specialist Sitter - Full Time Variable
Cape Fear Valley Health
Summary
Responsible for sitting with assigned patients and works with the nurse to assist with patient safety as well as offer stimuli to the patient. Responsible for communicating with every person involved in the patient's care. Responsible for delivering customer service to the patient, staff and visitors. Utilizes crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques as needed.
Job description
Summary
Responsible for sitting with assigned patients and works with the nurse to assist with patient safety as well as offer stimuli to the patient. Responsible for communicating with every person involved in the patient's care. Responsible for delivering customer service to the patient, staff and visitors. Utilizes crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques as needed.
Major Job Functions
- Cares for the patient in a manner that promotes safety, protects rights and preserves dignity that is conducive to a therapeutic environment
- Responds to needs of patients with direct assistance when able or by reporting patient needs to the appropriate person
- Assists in maintaining patient safety to include the proper use of equipment and supplies which may include restraints
- Participates in educational and Performance Improvement activities
- Promotes the patient's right to privacy
- Provides emotional support as appropriate
- Alerts nursing staff regarding escalating behavior that requires intervention and calls for assistance as needed
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Formal Training
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Psychology/social work training preferred
Work Experience
- None
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
- Skills and knowledge to conduct safe individual activities with the patients
- Strong observation and intervention skills with the patients and family members
- Proficient with interpersonal communication skills
- Possess verbal communication skills to allow for calm communication with patient and the patient's family members
Physical Requirements
- Work involves a variety of activities including walking, standing and sitting
- Ability to turn and lift patients
- Ability to communicate and visually observe the patient required
Required Licenses and Certifications
BLS - American Heart Association
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Psychology/social work training preferred
- BLS - American Heart Association certification required
- Skills and knowledge to conduct safe individual activities with the patients
- Strong observation and intervention skills with the patients and family members
- Proficient with interpersonal communication skills
- Verbal communication skills for calm communication with patient and family members
- Ability to turn and lift patients
- Ability to communicate and visually observe the patient
Company overview
Cape Fear Valley Health is a comprehensive regional healthcare system based in Fayetteville, North Carolina, serving southeastern North Carolina and surrounding regions. Established in 1956, it has grown to become North Carolina's 8th largest health system, operating as a private not-for-profit organization with 7,500 employees and over 1,000 physicians. The system encompasses eight hospitals with 988 total beds, including Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital, Bladen County Hospital, Hoke Hospital, and Harnett Health facilities. Annually, the system serves more than 1 million inpatient and outpatient visits across its network of over 150 locations. Cape Fear Valley Health specializes in cardiac care, cancer treatment, surgical services, neuroscience, pediatrics, rehabilitation, orthopedics, and behavioral health. The organization has earned numerous national recognitions including Healthgrades Top 100 Hospital for Cardiac Care, IBM Watson Top 50 Cardiovascular Hospital, and The Leapfrog Group Grade-A for Patient Safety. With a mission to provide exceptional healthcare for all patients, the system emphasizes patient-centered care, innovation, and community service while maintaining multiple disease-specific certifications from The Joint Commission.